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Amy said sponsorships generated $47,149 in 2024 and the commission is budgeted to aim for $50,000 in 2025. She described recreation program fees (Skyhawks camps and classes), which produced $6,659.90 in 2024 and are budgeted at a higher target for 2025, and noted exhibitor and vendor fees for events totaled $5,952 in 2024 with an expectation of higher revenue in 2025. \"Sponsorship income doesn't happen without community activities expenditures,\" Amy told commissioners, explaining why staff monitor revenue and expense lines together.

Amy walked commissioners through expense categories that cover year-round needs (office supplies, volunteer support, music licensing and waterline parking), event-specific costs (fireworks, concerts, Newcastle Days) and smaller community programs (Arbor Day, Lights of Newcastle, Weed Warriors). She said the 2025 budget reflects price adjustments for rentals and services and includes contingency to cover higher costs for rentals, portable restrooms, barricades and sound technicians.

Event dates and logistics discussed in the meeting include:
- Lunar New Year: Sunday, Feb. 9, 1–4 p.m., at Risen Middle School; the event received support from a King County grant through Councilmember Reagan Dunn’s office and will feature dragon and lion dancers and a drumming demonstration.
- Fireworks: Tentatively scheduled for Thursday, July 3; final confirmation depends on the city’s infrastructure manager and vendor booking.
- Concert series/concerts in the parks: Selected summer dates (including July 23 and July 30; additional August dates discussed) with sound tech, bands and vendor support planned.
- Newcastle Days: Confirmed for Sept. 6 after review of police availability; t-shirts and printing expenses come from the Newcastle Days line item.

Program and administrative deadlines and notes: spring Skyhawks classes begin April 15 and registration opens through April 4; the next volunteer newsletter distribution is Jan. 17. Amy also apologized for technical issues with the on-screen presentation and said the slide deck and printable materials would be uploaded to the commission’s meeting folder and the city website.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about line-item changes (for example, professional services and rental increases) and about reuse of printed materials such as banners. Amy explained some 2024 line items were underspent because they were tied to staffing or one-time purchases and that 2025 includes allocations to maintain flexibility for events.

No formal vote was taken during the budget presentation; commissioners received the information and will use it to finalize event planning and sponsorship outreach.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-01-08 CAC","oneSentenceSummary","Staff presented the Community Activities budget for 2025, reviewed revenue sources (sponsorships, program fees, vendor fees), and confirmed event dates including Lunar New Year, tentative July 3 fireworks, concert series, and Newcastle Days on Sept. 6.","taxTitle","City Council Meetings, Newcastle, King County, Washington","taxId",71821,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6396416,"Commission debates restoring “parks” to name, tables decision to February",640,3821000,4461000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2097220-fd76e7b216fdf96f34b7d3bc576c1ccc&start=3821&end=4461","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2097220-fd76e7b216fdf96f34b7d3bc576c1ccc/thumbnail_3821000.jpg","/articles/6396416/Washington/Commission-debates-restoring-parks-to-name-tables-decision-to-February","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6396416-e8a5a506ecdb50cfe65fe19ec687e580/orig.mp4?Expires=1775286978&Signature=jkERVMNHVUWcNnqCuFl8ebYwC6kGbGzhUzaFvzY1r-V2xRnBGtyw8YwALJilNBlQvPlw3mOjpgKMlVbTeqFS~wDAPLLXv4ekgDJEOprmef-61Qdq8aST176LbQm4a28rX8wUUxcxXoNCe2QY7VbX98wm9oqys1uRddDXroIRn-IQpoQfCauelJjc284lc-fmsGFXypnESJCRQP9TapSCE6nJJoEofhiOtxxcSoEVYbfX6JWOy6eMh2X9BROsT-C6Uru4BarTjlHetqCpb2hMr7HmG0Xdz7JGUIfheg3ZqSjpE6SrCte-SSi26ItVZqSoEwelKgHqKkoxN64~sMkoZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chair Nathan Sticks opened a discussion on Jan. 8 about restoring “parks” to the commission’s name, saying the current title, Community Activities Commission, understates the body’s advisory role on parks, trails and related planning.

\"I would like us to consider reintroducing parks into our title or some other name that lends itself to more than just activities,\" Chair Nathan Sticks said, arguing the change would clarify the commission’s remit for sponsors, businesses and new residents. He cited a passage in the city comprehensive plan — Chapter 5 — that, in his view, understates the commission’s parks-and-trails responsibilities by characterizing the commission’s role as limited to event recommendations.

Several commissioners voiced support for restoring parks to the name. Commissioners suggested alternatives including ‘‘Community Activities and Parks Commission,’’ ‘‘Parks and Activities Commission,’’ and names that avoid an unwieldy acronym while signaling both physical places and programming. Commissioners also discussed whether a single word (for example, “engagement” or “preservation”) might be broader but concluded that specific reference to parks and trails may help new residents and potential sponsors understand the commission’s scope.

The group did not vote on a name change. Chair Sticks asked commissioners to consider options and return the item at the February meeting; she said staff would assist with suggested language and that the commission would prepare any recommendation for council consideration if members agree on a change.

Commissioners referenced the municipal code change that formally renamed the Parks Commission to the Community Activities Commission in 2013; the ordinance number was not specified in the meeting record.","Commissioners discussed adding “parks” (and trails) back into the commission’s name to better reflect duties and to improve clarity with sponsors and the public; no formal action was taken and the item will return in February.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6396421,"Newcastle Community Activities Commission approves 2025 work plan, will present to City Council Jan. 21",568,1539000,2107000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2097220-fd76e7b216fdf96f34b7d3bc576c1ccc&start=1539&end=2107","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2097220-fd76e7b216fdf96f34b7d3bc576c1ccc/thumbnail_1539000.jpg","/articles/6396421/Washington/Newcastle-Community-Activities-Commission-approves-2025-work-plan-will-present-to-City-Council-Jan-21","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6396421-7e6df11734b6b371f3d0c1b20c5c48ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1775286978&Signature=ADOrYpSHYZUp~jmHDWOUi8kmRC4Xh1sWp390ThZTuwZ6Ms5eRnNjs~VHr5mC4~wupgMbe7VS~jESj5IfeMIdxRnKs~BTbpbxbybJLEEVt-sSZO9~6fm1VIU8FDRSH7Ay2U2vVt0LJyKD6yPV9toCtgWDTHNQ7lJTQVMng21ZRh6UnMUkWXvlyYN2ZHrO0pGji2oMfdh0HHhkQgSjlMuyfq5Vu5YwlGNvR9upoPr0-5Lahr2XuDze1VoQajwmo7rpM3MT-IK6xJjbwV8PXXLadGYs1~Tgjrhbs1cTUPFKT9I3bDrLly4qYPWEMy5pE0Gy7oTrW8Qq4EDvDT1Y4PPhqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Newcastle Community Activities Commission on Jan. 8 approved its strategic work plan for 2025 and agreed to present the plan to City Council at a special joint meeting scheduled for Jan. 21.

The vote was unanimous. A commissioner moved to approve the document “as our strict work plan for 2025,” the motion was seconded, and commissioners voted seven to nothing in favor. The commission selected Commissioner Kim to present the plan to council; Chair Nathan Sticks said she will notify the mayor that she will not be able to attend the Jan. 21 meeting.

The plan sets the commission’s strategic directions for the year and was revised in the meeting to reintegrate parks- and trails-related responsibilities into the commission’s stated duties. Commissioners discussed wording changes (for example, replacing “connect” with “collaborate with the City”) and asked staff to store the final document in the commission’s SharePoint folder. Amy (staff) noted the presentation can be added to the council packet as late as the Friday before the meeting and offered to share last year’s PowerPoint template to speed preparation.

Commissioners agreed the January schedule is tight but manageable. The presentation approach agreed on is a concise slide set that highlights the three strategic directions, with one or two visuals or brief recaps per direction rather than a slide-by-slide reading of every bullet point. Kim accepted the role of presenter and requested support from staff to assemble images and a short narrative for each direction.

Next steps: staff will finalize the slide deck, place materials in the commission meeting folder, and the commission will present to City Council on Jan. 21. The commission recorded the motion and vote as approved (7–0).","The Newcastle Community Activities Commission unanimously approved its strategic work plan for 2025 and agreed to present the plan to City Council at a special joint meeting on Jan. 21.","actionData","errors"]

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